Hire Dry Van Drivers in Arkansas
Access our pool of pre-screened dry van drivers in Arkansas. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience, placed within 48-72 hours.
Demand
high
Adj. Wage
$46,000-$59,000/year
Placement
48-72 hours
State Pool
32,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Arkansas
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$46,000-$59,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Arkansas Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Arkansas
#1
Little Rock
#2
Bentonville
#3
Fort Smith
#4
Jonesboro
#5
Springdale
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Arkansas
Walmart (Bentonville HQ + DCs)Tyson Foods (Springdale)J.B. Hunt (Lowell HQ)ABF Freight (Fort Smith)Dillards
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Arkansas
Home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and ABF — massive trucking ecosystem
Lowest cost of living in the region stretches driver pay further
I-40 corridor provides east-west freight access
Poultry processing creates consistent reefer demand
Trucking-friendly culture — the state understands the industry
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Arkansas Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Arkansas
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Arkansas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dry van drivers is 48-72 hours. In Arkansas, where demand is high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Arkansas typically earn $46,000-$59,000/year. This reflects the state's high demand level and the Class A requirement. Little Rock and Bentonville tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Arkansas need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Arkansas has 35+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Arkansas are Little Rock, Bentonville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro. Major employers driving this demand include Walmart (Bentonville HQ + DCs), Tyson Foods (Springdale), J.B. Hunt (Lowell HQ).
Our Arkansas dry van driver pool draws from 32,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 62% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Home to Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and ABF — massive trucking ecosystem.